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Bid Writer – Construction & Social Housing
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire (with potential relocation to Hemel Hempstead by the end of 2025)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working: Up to 3 days per week from home after successful 3-month probation

This is a key opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to make a real impact in a well-established and growing construction business, specialising in refurbishment and planned maintenance within the social housing sector.

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative, and fast-paced team, taking ownership of producing compelling, high-quality bids that directly influence the company’s success. Your role will involve crafting detailed responses to PQQs and ITTs, developing supporting materials like case studies, and ensuring all submissions reflect our brand values and meet client expectations.

If you're detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and confident in your ability to write with clarity and persuasion, this could be your next great move.

Key responsibilities

  • Create persuasive, well-structured written responses to PQQs, ITTs, and case studies

  • Manage and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards

  • Enhance and maintain the bid library with updated, relevant content

  • Uphold the company’s tone of voice, branding, and messaging across all bid documents

  • Stay informed on market trends and client needs to bring innovation to submissions

  • Work closely with internal teams to gather technical and project-specific input

  • Support business development initiatives and align submissions with strategic goals

    What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in bid writing within the construction sector

  • Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet strict deadlines

  • Exceptional written English, with a keen eye for grammar, clarity, and structure

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across all levels of the business

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team

  • Proficiency in MS Word and general IT competence

    Bonus if you have

  • A degree or equivalent qualification

  • APMP Foundation certification

    Why Join Us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get at PiLON:

  • 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)

  • Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme

  • Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal

  • A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year

  • A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience

  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders support

  • Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more…

    About PiLON

    At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!

    Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

    If you are driven and reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver

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